Smoothies

People on the go like me are always on the lookout for food that’s healthy. Smoothies are macronutrient dense, meaning they have a good mix of protein, fat, and carbs, as well as micronutrient dense—they can be a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.

The smoothie is the perfect post-workout drink when your body is craving nutrients to help recover and build muscle. There’s an endless number of combinations you can create so you never get sick of smoothies. Best of all, prep time is under 10 minutes from start to finish, including cleanup. Once I discovered the smoothie there was no turning back.

Here are two of my favorite smoothie recipes:

CHOCOLATE BANANA AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Makes 1 8 oz glass

Ingredients:

• 1 handful raw cacao nibs
• ½ frozen avocado
• 1 small frozen banana
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ½ cup water
• 2 heaping tablespoons grass-fed whey protein
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Directions:

1. Throw everything into the blender and whiz until all ingredients are well blended.

MANGO AVOCADO CHIA SEED SMOOTHIE

• Makes 1 8 oz glass

Ingredients:

• ½ frozen mango
• ½ frozen avocado
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ½ cup water
• 2 heaping tablespoons grass-fed whey protein
• 1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs

Directions:

1. Throw everything into the blender and whiz until all ingredients are well blended.